Jobs at Power Construction (Pty) Ltd

• We are seeking an experienced Site Agent to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution and coordination of civil engineering projects or sections of multidisciplinary contracts, with a focus on roads, earthworks and related infrastructure. Reporting to the Senior Site Agent / Contracts Manager, the role provides site leadership, operational coordination and technical input to ensure projects are delivered safely, within budget and in full compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage and execute civil construction works in accordance with approved programmes, drawings and specifications.
• Develop, monitor and update construction programmes, including short-term and look-ahead planning (CCS an/or MS Projects).
• Lead and coordinate daily site operations across engineers, foremen, subcontractors, plant, materials and safety functions.
• Oversee civil works including earthworks, layerworks, roads, stormwater, services and associated infrastructure.
• Translate drawings and specifications into practical work plans, construction sequences and site execution strategies.
• Monitor production outputs, plant utilisation and resource efficiency, addressing constraints and delays proactively.
• Ensure implementation of method statements, risk assessments, QA/QC procedures and quality control systems.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to achieve productivity, cost and quality objectives.
• Monitor site costs, track progress and support accurate reporting, forecasting and cost control processes.
• Support the Quantity Surveyor with measurements, variation claims and commercial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with construction legislation, OHSA, environmental requirements and contract conditions (GCC/FIDIC/JBCC).
• Implement environmental management plans and ensure sustainability compliance on site.
• Support tendering and work acquisition through site feedback, constructability input and lessons learned.
• Facilitate stakeholder and community engagement, including CLO coordination and public interface where required.
• Support SMME development and integration in line with project and contractual requirements.
• Manage project close-out, including snagging, handover, QA documentation and final accounts support.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 5–8 years’ experience managing construction projects or contracts.
• Proven experience on civil infrastructure projects, including roads, earthworks and services.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Strong background in site execution, subcontractor management and contract compliance.

Added Advantages:

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Professional registration as a PrCM (Professional Construction Manager) with SACPCMP or strong progress towards registration.
• Experience working under GCC, NEC, FIDIC or JBCC
• Sound knowledge of COLTO, COTO, SANRAL and SANS
• Experience with digital construction tools such as MS Projects, GPS, Total Station and mobile QA/QC platforms.
• Exposure to labour-intensive public-sector projects and SMME development initiatives.

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• We are seeking a suitably qualified Economic Development (ED) Compliance Officer/Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating project-level ED compliance obligations, maintaining structured audit-ready documentation, supporting operational teams with ED implementation and ensuring accurate reporting in accordance with contractual and client requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

ED Compliance and Reporting

• Interpret and implement project-specific ED obligations in accordance with contractual, client and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain structured ED compliance systems, registers, tracking tools and audit-ready evidence files.
• Collect, verify and maintain accurate documentation relating to employment, procurement, training, local participation and community commitments.
• Compile and submit accurate monthly and quarterly ED reports for management, clients and project stakeholders.
• Monitor ED performance against contractual targets and identify compliance risk, reporting gaps or shortfalls proactively.
• Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews and reporting verification processes.

Operational and Stakeholder Support

• Support Contracts Managers, Project Managers,  HR, Procurement teams, CLOs and operational teams with ED implementation and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance to site teams, subcontractors and SMMEs on ED documentation and reporting standards.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with community stakeholders, SMMEs and external partners.
• Conduct site visits and support stakeholder engagement activities where required.

Administration and Team Coordination

• Ensure accurate filing, document control and maintenance of project ED records in line with company procedures.
• Allocate work and coordinate work within the ED support function where applicable.
• Monitor documentation accuracy and reporting standards.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior administrative or ED support staff.

Minimum Requirements:

Education

• National Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Commerce, Public Administration, Human Resources, Compliance Management or a related field.
• Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing or BCom in Internal Auditing.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Experience

• 3–7 years’ experience in ED, compliance administration, reporting or project support environments.
• Experience maintaining audit-ready compliance documentation and evidence files.
• Experience compiling structured monthly and quarterly reports.
• Experience supporting multiple projects, sites or departments simultaneously.